Reviews of interest

Patricia Wells (2012) “For sure, the décor at this 1930’s bistro — which has been a worldwide icon since the 1950’s — rates as among the most dilapidated in Paris. Dingy, dark, faded, ramshackle. But, OH that roast chicken. The L’Ami Louis secret, of course, is kitchen’s oak-wood fired oven, offering a sweet, soft, and yet intense heat, making for a succulent bird that is up there with the best – if not THE best – in Paris… A place that every Paris Food Lover should experience, at least once.”

Unfortunately, there’s no secret to getting reservations at some of these hard to book places (beyond paying a concierge to do the calling for you). You just have to call and call and call and call… it’s a pain, but we all do it.